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Where can I find you?

Our main family hub is at Farcliffe, 56 Toller Lane, Bradford, BD8 8QH

 

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We also deliver services at the following locations:

  • St Edmund’s Nursery/Children's Centre, Washington Street, Girlington, BD8 9QW
  • Crossley Hall Primary, Thornton Road, Fairweather Green, Bradford, BD8 0HJ
  • Farnham Primary School, Farnham Road, Bradford, BD7 3JE
  • City Library, Centenary Square, BD1 1SD
  • Midland Road Centre, Bateman Street, Manningham, Bradford, BD8 7DJ
  • Abbey Green, Green Lane, Manningham, Bradford, BD8 8HT

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What's happening at West Family Hub?

Although we try hard to make sure everything on these pages and timetables is accurate, details of events can sometimes change at short notice. There might be cancellations because of, for example, bad weather or other emergencies. So if you're making a special trip, you might want to check with the hub or with the organisers beforehand.

Click here for our November 2024 timetable

Click here for our December 2024 timetable


Here's a quick overview of our current events

School nurse parent drop-in – Support with eating,lifestyles, relationships, sleep issues and more.

Women’s chit chat group – drop-in for a warm drink, chat and peer support.

Sensory play room – a therapeutic space, perfect for children with SEND. Call us to book.

Clothes shack – a free drop-in clothes recycle shop.

Job Club (City Library) –free work clubs to learn IT skills,create/update your CV, look for jobs and more.

Adult disability gardening group – by Bradford City disability FC. Call 07818515639 for info.

CCST – for families with children with SEND. Call the hub for an appointment and more information.

Baby Clinic – drop in to have your baby weighed.

Manningham wellbeing Hub youth group - Outdoor forest sessions at Farcliffe. Bookable through Ali; 01274 594173 or Alii@equalitytogether.org.uk

Special Space Inclusion Group 11+ - Movie nights, trips,activities, gaming, food, arts and crafts and more. Bookable through Lukman 07890970716, Khuram 07971179676,Margaret 07974623779.

Jump Aboard educational psychologist team - Free appointment on topics such as Autism, ADHD, speech and language needs,learning difficulties, social emotional and sensory needs, signposting and info on SEND processes. To book an appointment please call 01274 436700.

Wise Owls and Owlets - language development for parents/carers of children 18 months to 4 years.

Bridging the way - drop in for ESOL, employment advice and peer support. For Roma families.

Baby feeding support sessions - run every week by friendly experienced infant feeding practitioners with specialist support available. Any questions or concerns can be supported as well as every day feeding support. Breast pumps are available to borrow if you have seen a practitioner and there is a need identified. Just drop in.

Homework stations - Now bookable through reception for everyone to use as a quiet space to work.

Legal Support - Drop in for free family law advice.

Special Pathways - supporting SEND Young people transitioning to Adulthood. Appointment only; call Special Pathways for further info on 0330 133 6358

Stay and Play - for 0-4s.

Locala - drop-in clinic for sexual health advice.

SkillsHouse - career advice, skills and training and apprenticeships search

Mums, bumps and babies - a safe space for pregnant and new mums with babies to meet, share stories, make friends and learn about our Start for Life programmes! Tea, coffee and baby facilities available!

Become a member of our Family Hubs now

You and your family can become members of our growing Family Hubs and Start for life community.

It is free to become a Bradford District Family hub member and by doing so you will receive all of this:

  • A Family Hubs and Start for Life goodie bag.
  • Collect Citizen Coin rewards to use and spend locally.
  • Get up to date information on our exciting family events and activities with our monthly newsletter.
  • Get information on how to access our free parenting groups, resources and workshops.
  • Access to helpful family support.
  • Opportunities to have your say on how we deliver our services to you and your family
  • Be part of our community - with coffee mornings, chit chat groups, youth spaces and much more. Just look at our timetables to see what's on!

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Meet your family navigators

We are the local family navigators for the West Family Hubs. We're happy to show you around our Family Hubs and introduce you to all the fantastic things we have going on for families in your area.

If you need any extra support, we're here to listen and signpost you to services that can help.

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Contact us

Call us on: 01274 436700

Email: Familyhubwest@bradfordcft.org.uk

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